IL Weekend's Best: Maryland Football, 'Gravity', WWE Battleground

Gravity Friday, Oct. 4Multiple Locations Director Alfonso Cuaron's last major American feature, 'Children of Men', was a masterpiece both in its technical ability and in its dysotopian story. The early buzz on Gravity, Cuaron's new movie that opens in theaters this weekend, appears to build on his previous work's foundation. We'll let the trailer speak for itself:

A few years ago, if you were a fan of Maryland athletics, there was an interesting contrast to watch between how two new program coaches, football's Randy Edsall and lacrosse's John Tillman, approached their respective jobs. Edsall's initial tenure was a "my way or the highway" routine, undercut by players talking to the media and upset alumni. Tillman, meanwhile, transitioned much more smoothly, letting the seniors do their work while he provided guidance. Terps lax, in response, made two NCAA Tournament championship games, and Tillman slowly added his imprint over multiple years. Edsall's approach took some time, but he has the team ranked No. 25 in the nation heading into this weekend's matchup. Happy times in Terp Town.

WWE BattlegroundSunday, Oct. 6 Buffalo, N.Y.

Pro wrestling and lacrosse aren't exactly kindred spirits, but there's a ton of crossover. Taz. Mick Foley. Bobby Roode. So, if you care about the squared circle, you'll know that WWE's latest PPV Battleground is this Sunday. Current WWE Champion Randy Orton goes against underdog challenge Daniel Bryan for the title, but our highlight match will be Cody and Dustin Rhodes versus the Shield for a right to work. Their father, The American Dream Dusty Rhodes, is one of the best wrestlers to ever cut a promo. Hard Times!